Best Colleges for Real Estate

Real estate programs prepare students for careers in property development, investment analysis, commercial brokerage, and property management. Graduates typically earn around $50,946 annually, with significant earning potential as they gain experience and build client networks. When evaluating real estate programs, students should prioritize curricula that blend finance, law, and market analysis with hands-on experience through internships or practicum courses. Look for programs with strong industry connections, access to real estate databases and technology, and faculty with active professional backgrounds. The best programs also offer networking opportunities with local real estate professionals and alumni. With only 21 schools offering specialized real estate degrees, finding the right program requires careful consideration of location, curriculum depth, and career services support.

Schools Ranked

$50,946

Avg. Program Earnings

72.1%

Avg. Graduation Rate

Top 21 Schools

College rankings
#	School	Median Earnings	Graduation Rate	School Type
1	University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, Wisconsin	$73,949	89.3%	public
2	University of Southern California Los Angeles, California	$71,643	92.0%	private-nonprofit
3	Villanova University Villanova, Pennsylvania	$71,351	92.4%	private-nonprofit
4	University of San Diego San Diego, California	$63,005	81.6%	private-nonprofit
5	Texas Christian University Fort Worth, Texas	$63,005	85.6%	private-nonprofit
6	Baylor University Waco, Texas	$55,964	80.2%	private-nonprofit
7	Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, Ohio	$53,775	87.7%	public
8	University of Georgia Athens, Georgia	$52,941	87.2%	public
9	University of North Texas Denton, Texas	$52,107	59.6%	public
10	Marquette University Milwaukee, Wisconsin	$52,107	80.1%	private-nonprofit
11	Florida State University Tallahassee, Florida	$49,588	83.0%	public
12	University of St Thomas Saint Paul, Minnesota	$49,019	75.2%	private-nonprofit
13	The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, Texas	$48,432	51.2%	public
14	Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, Virginia	$48,432	65.4%	public
15	University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, Iowa	$45,221	68.9%	public
16	DePaul University Chicago, Illinois	$40,626	70.0%	private-nonprofit
17	Ashford University San Diego, California	$39,729	8.8%	private-forprofit
18	Temple University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	$38,337	74.7%	public
19	Georgia State University Atlanta, Georgia	$37,568	53.7%	public
20	CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, New York	$34,704	72.1%	public
21	California State University-Northridge Northridge, California	$28,366	56.2%	public